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The Print Publication categories are judged by such considerations as:

  • information and/or entertainment value
  • relevance
  • pacing (architecture, points of entry)
  • quality of copywriting (tone, voice, length, interest)
  • appropriateness for the audience
  • effectiveness in achieving goals
  • quality of display copy
  • ability to support the sponsor's brand/image
  • pass-along potential
  • impact of coverlines
  • visual appeal, effectiveness of imagery/color/b&w
  • typography
  • integration of visual and textual elements
  • balance of visual and textual elements

Print Publication - Annual Report

106 Best Overall Editorial

From the CEO letter to the last financial table, the content in your publication is so compelling readers will want to absorb every word.

107 Best CEO/Executive Letter

You proved that it doesn't have to be boring or blah when an exec sums up the past year and lays out goals for the next one.

108 Best Interview or Profile

You ask the tough questions and probe for the obscure nuances, and readers come out feeling like they've had an intimate conversation with the subject.

109 Best Overall Design 4+ color

From concept to execution, from big picture to minute detail, you've created a publication that seamlessly supports the organization's message.

110 Best Overall Design 1-3 color

From concept to execution, from big picture to minute detail, you've created a publication that seamlessly supports the organization's message.

111 Best Cover

They say you can't judge a book by its cover, but who are we to listen to the masses?

112 Best Overall Use of Illustration

You've hired the right talent and the execution perfectly conveys your concept.

113 Best Info Graphics

The way you present the statistics, facts, and figures makes them more than just understandable: they move the story forward.

114 Best Use of Photography - Single Feature

Your use of photography that's integral to the feature makes for a stand-out spread or cover.

115 Best Use of Photography - Overall Publication

The photos in your report bring it to life and work seamlessly with other graphic elements and text.

116 Best Overall Use of Typography

Talk about creative. Your type treatments can stand alone as graphic elements.

117 Best 10K Wrap

The 10K section of your annual report is shows your design and content savvy: it supports the narrative section but shines as a self-contained piece.

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